At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this prospect to shape our region as our new Centre Support, Rainbow Cottage Childcare - Parental Leave

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Centre Support, Rainbow Cottage Childcare and develop your skills and future career.

Please note this is up to a 12-month parental leave contract - the length of this arrangement may vary dependent on the period of parental leave.

Find purpose and impact

As Centre Support , you'll play an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and development of children attending Rainbow Cottage Children's Services. Working across both the kitchen and learning environments, you'll prepare nutritious meals and snacks, support children throughout the day, and help create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where every child can thrive. This is a varied and rewarding parental leave opportunity where no two days are the same, and where the work you do directly contributes to positive outcomes for children and families.

This parental leave position works 19.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day across Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The role is split between kitchen duties in the morning and supporting children across learning environments during the afternoon.

You’ll make an impact by:

- Preparing nutritious meals and snacks that support children's health, wellbeing and development while catering for allergies, intolerances and individual dietary requirements.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergy management, following established procedures and strict protocols.
- Planning and preparing multiple food items, including baking and food preparation, to ensure all meals and snacks are delivered within scheduled service times.




- Supporting educators across different age groups and contributing to engaging learning environments that promote children's development, participation and sense of belonging.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

- Knowledge of nutritious food preparation, dietary requirements, allergy management and safe food handling practices

- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work to strict meal preparation and service schedules.

- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

We would also love you to have:

(Desirable requirements)

- Experience programming for children 0-5 years of age

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $70,498 to $81,930 pro rata plus superannuation

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Rainbow Cottage Coordinator on 02 6801 4481 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 17th November 2026

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience , a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:





- Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

- Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment where children’s safety and wellbeing are paramount. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm. All staff are required to follow child safe practices, comply with child safety legislation and Child Safe Standards, and meet mandatory reporting obligations. Robust recruitment, screening and ongoing training support our commitment to safeguarding children at all times

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